| Abstract |
Transport of suspensions and colloids through porous media, involving particle capture and plugging, occurs in various geothermal reservoirs and geothermal power plant processes. Fine particle migration is a critical topic impacting production efficiency in geothermal projects, including permeability impairment in the reservoir, plugging surface infrastructure, reducing heat transfer, and causing abrasiveness and erosion in pumps, valves, and production-injection lines. This study presents an in-depth analysis of this problem by examining drive mechanisms, modeling approaches, experimental studies, and field observations. |